"Trees are the best monuments that man can erect to his own memory. They speak his praises without flattery, & they are blessings to children yet unborn."

Mission

The Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee preserves, protects and promotes town shade trees. Street trees provide beauty, shade, breathable air, pure ground water, stable soil and habitat for wildlife. Therefore, our committee works in conjunction with the town tree warden to get trees properly selected, planted and cared for throughout town. We also work to ensure that trees get taken into account in town policies and planning. Our hope is to make Amherst a greener and lovlier town.

The Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Tree Warden and the Select Board on matters involving public shade trees, including, but not limited to: the replacement of dead or dying trees, the species recommended for replacements, the planting of additional trees, and the level of funding necessary to carry out these and other recommendations. Additionally, we educate the public about the importance and benefits of town shade trees.

Second Saturday Plantings

Join us every second Saturday, April through November, for our tree plantings. We are currently planning for 2019. Suggest a location that needs trees!

Bring your friends, and a shovel if you have one. Look for the yellow town truck.

M

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019 5:30 PM, at Town Hall.

We normally meet at town hall on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and we start each meeting with a public comment period. Come tell us your thoughts about your public street trees!

Site Visits: Join us to discuss the fate of these trees

Upcoming: 118 South East St. Tuesday, 2/26/19, 5:15 PM

Past visits: December 5 at 186 Strong St. Removal of a row of Arbor vitae was requested as they were in poor shape and were growing into power lines. The committee agreed with the tree warden's decision to allow the removal.

About Amherst

The Town of Amherst, located in the lovely Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, is a diverse, inclusive community offering numerous educational and cultural opportunities.

Host to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, the Town enjoys a tradition of open, professional, and high level of government services, quality education, support for open space and agriculture, and respect for its history.